Screenplay Format Cheat Sheet
This one-page screenplay format cheat sheet is for writers, students, and teachers who need a quick guide to script layout. It lists screenplay elements in columns for Element, Indent from left edge, and Case. The sheet includes rows such as Scene heading at 1.5 in in CAPS, Action at 1.5 in in sentence case, and Character at 3.7 in in CAPS.
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- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 56 KB
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Use it beside your script while drafting or reviewing formatting. Check each line type against the indent and case shown on the sheet, then apply the same pattern throughout the page. It works as a fast reference for keeping screenplay text consistent in Letter-size PDF format.
Good for
- Check scene heading, action, and character spacing
- Review screenplay case rules at a glance
- Keep script formatting consistent while drafting
Tip: Print it and keep it next to your keyboard for quick formatting checks.
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